Business Details
23 Years
experience
Global Legal Recruitment Specialists
Established in 2003, SSQ has become a global leader in legal recruitment, delivering tailored solutions to law firms and in-house legal teams worldwide. Our consultants, many of whom have trained as lawyers, combine deep market knowledge with an extensive international network to connect top-tier talent with organisations across the legal sector. With over 11,000 successful placements and offices in key financial hubs, we provide unrivalled expertise in partner moves, team launches, and strategic hires.Our commitment to diversity, ethical practices, and client-centric service ensures we meet the evolving needs of both candidates and employers. Through regular market insights and thought leadership, we maintain our position at the forefront of global legal recruitment trends.
Services
Law Firm Recruitment
In-House Legal Recruitment
Partner Placements
Team Moves
Office Launches
Mergers & Acquisitions
Compliance Recruitment
Governance Recruitment
C-Suite Placements
Legal Market Insights
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in legal recruitment
- Our consultants include former legal practitioners
- We operate in 13 international financial centres
- We have completed 11,000+ successful placements
- We maintain a 100% diversity & inclusion policy
Services
Law Firm Recruitment
Our Law Firm Recruitment service specialises in placing legal professionals at all levels within law firms. We offer strategic advisory for team expansions, office launches, and mergers. With consultants in 13 jurisdictions, we provide market-specific insights and access to both established and emerging legal talent globally.
In-House Legal Recruitment
We connect organisations with senior legal, compliance and governance professionals for in-house roles. Our service covers permanent placements and strategic hires for expanding legal departments. Consultants with legal backgrounds ensure precise matching of candidates' expertise with corporate requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Partner Placements
Specialising in high-level partner moves, we facilitate strategic appointments for law firms and corporate entities. Our service includes discreet executive searches, market analysis, and negotiation support. With a track record of handling complex partner transitions, we ensure alignment with organisational growth objectives.
Team Moves
We manage coordinated team relocations between law firms or jurisdictions. Our service includes due diligence, market positioning, and logistical support for seamless transitions. We maintain confidentiality while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements during team restructuring processes.
Office Launches
Supporting law firms entering new markets, we provide comprehensive recruitment strategies for establishing offices. Our service covers local talent acquisition, market analysis, and team composition advice. We leverage regional expertise to ensure successful market entry and sustainable growth for our clients.
People
Saad Akhtar
Associate Director
Legal recruitment specialist in Dubai with extensive experience in placing legal professionals across the Middle East region.
Nishan Balasunderam
Managing Director
Senior legal recruitment expert in London, specialising in senior associate and partner-level placements within law firms.
Matthew Bold
Partner
Experienced legal recruitment consultant operating between Dubai and London, focusing on international team moves and office launches.
Adam Brown
Co-CEO
Co-CEO of SSQ with strategic oversight of global operations, based in London and New York, driving business development.
Shawn Chen
Partner
Legal recruitment specialist covering Beijing and Shanghai, with expertise in Asia-Pacific legal market dynamics and cross-border placements.
Questions
What legal recruitment services does SSQ offer?
We specialise in law firm recruitment, in-house legal placements, partner moves, team transitions, and office launches globally.
How experienced is SSQ's team?
Our consultants have over 20 years' combined experience, with many having trained as legal practitioners themselves.
Which regions does SSQ operate in?
We have offices in 13 major financial centres across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
What makes SSQ different from other recruiters?
Our legal industry expertise, global network, and track record of 11,000+ successful placements set us apart.
Does SSQ handle compliance and governance roles?
Yes, we recruit for compliance, governance and risk management positions in both law firms and corporate legal departments.
Reviews (1)
Aleks Mc
Dec 10, 2020
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Critical: Professionalism Unprofessional and with poor business etiquette. They have no jobs, but are very aggressive to get your data. Don't expect them to get back to you.
